Founded in West Seneca in 1852, family-owned Mayer Brothers makes fresh-pressed apple cider and a broad range of beverages, including bottled water and private-label products for customers across the United States. Now in its fifth generation, the company remains rooted in apple processing while operating large-scale bottling, co-packing, storage and ingredient facilities. Its seasonal Cider Mill Store & Bakery draws more than 10,000 visitors a week in autumn, and its manufacturing site is certified by Underwriters Laboratories for Zero Waste to Landfill.
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Castile Cider MillSince 1945, Castile Cider Mill has cold-pressed apple cider on site and baked its hand-made apple cider fry cakes fresh daily in Western New York. Dan and Pam Chasey have owned and operated the historic, family-run mill since 2008, preserving a local tradition that was nearly auctioned apart. Near Letchworth State Park, the seasonal business also draws on its orchard and vineyard for fresh produce and other regional goods.CASTILE, NY
Beak & Skiff Apple OrchardsFounded in 1911 by an onion farmer and a dairy farmer, family-owned Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards grows apples in Lafayette, New York and turns its harvest into fresh cider and other orchard-made beverages. Now in its fifth generation, the operation spans more than 350,000 apple trees and carries the crop from tree to cider mill, tasting room, or distillery on the farm. Its Apple Hill campus also brings the public into the orchard through pick-your-own apples, the Apple Barn, and seasonal family attractions.LA FAYETTE, NY
Mott's LLPSince 1842, Mott’s has turned North American apples into applesauce and fruit-based beverages, beginning with Samuel R. Mott’s mill in Bouckville, New York. The company pioneered advanced pasteurization and filtration techniques and introduced applesauce in single-serve plastic cups in 1985. Today, Mott’s works with family-owned farms, supports regenerative growing practices, and sources apples near the regions where its sauce is made whenever possible.RYE BROOK, NY
East Coast Crush & Co-PackThe Hazlitt family has cultivated fruit in New York’s Finger Lakes region since 1852, later becoming vintners and building East Coast Crush & Co-Pack around that agricultural heritage. Today, the Naples operation helps beverage businesses bring products from grape or concept to market, with more than 3 million gallons of tank capacity supporting production at scale. Its history includes the 2010 acquisition of the historic Widmer Winery, founded in 1888.NAPLES, NY